Joseph Pomeroy Widney High School, also known as Widney Career Preparatory & Transition Center, is a special-education magnet high school in Los Angeles, California. A part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, this school is named in honor of Dr. Joseph Pomeroy Widney.
Serving 277 students in grades 11-12, Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center's student population of 277 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center's ranking?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center often compared to?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like S.f. County Special Education, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center, Santa Clara County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center?
277 students attend Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center offer ?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center part of?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center located?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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